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Megan Lawton

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Companies look to make green off of matcha's growing popularity

Oct 29, 2024
The global matcha market is predicted to jump from $2.3 billion this year to $2.89 billion in 2028.
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Canada is trying to rebuild its tourism industry

Oct 16, 2024
The number of international travelers visiting Canada is still below pre-pandemic levels.
The number of international travelers visiting Canada is still below pre-pandemic levels. Above, the Toronto skyline in September 2023.
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Can you really "manifest" your own destiny?

Sep 10, 2024
An increasing number of influencers are earning a living from the idea that you can "manifest" your dreams into reality.
Dua Lipa headlines The Pyramid Stage of the Glastonbury Festival on June 28 — an event she says she manifested.
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Fashion startups taking on big brands at the Paris Olympics

Jul 25, 2024
The Olympics is big business for brands — and this year, it's not just giants like Adidas and Nike whose uniforms will be worn by competitors.
Above, Dutch skateboarder Roos Zwetsloot competes during the Skateboarding Women's Street Preliminaries in June wearing a Cariuma shirt. The sustainable Brazilian brand designed the uniform for the Netherlands' skateboarding teams.
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Live music is taking center stage in India

May 1, 2024
Despite its size and young population, India is often left out when major international music artists tour. But there are hopes that investment in better venues and transportation, and tax cuts for cheap tickets, will attract stars and music fans alike.
Irish pop band Westlife performs in Mumbai in November 2023.
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